Salvation Army begins Christmas season with Kettle Kickoff on Friday

ROCKFORD — The Salvation Army will begin the Christmas season with the Kettle Kickoff at 11 a.m. Friday at the CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave.

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By RRSTAR.COM STAFF REPORTS

Rockford Register Star

By RRSTAR.COM STAFF REPORTS

Posted Nov. 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

By RRSTAR.COM STAFF REPORTS

Posted Nov. 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

ROCKFORD — The Salvation Army will begin the Christmas season with the Kettle Kickoff at 11 a.m. Friday at the CherryVale Mall, 7200 Harrison Ave.

Salvation Army Major Steve Merritt, CherryVale Mall general manager Mark Peterson, community volunteer Fran Grenert and volunteer coordinator Dollye Kozel will speak about the importance of ringing the bell. Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. while the Salvation Army Brass Band plays Christmas carols.